Although the 2020 presidential election will look different from any other in modern history, the need to secure the vote is more important than ever. Congress has allocated hundreds of millions of dollars in security efforts since 2016, making it a united priority across federal, state and local levels. States and localities across the country continue to bolster election management systems and safeguard voter registration databases to defend...

There’s a lot of noise out there when it comes to cyber best practices. As federal, state, and local governments continue to face one of the most challenging IT security threats of our time during mass telework, bad actors are seizing on the opportunity to exploit new vulnerabilities and attack vectors. Cutting through the buzz to gain meaningful insights on of-the-moment cybersecurity issues is of vital importance if government agencies...

As the management of government information and services moves rapidly online, securing critical infrastructure from cyber attacks is essential to national security and the integrity of our democracy. Effective and influential cybersecurity tactics involve engaging a wide range of government leaders and thinking about everything from cutting edge technologies to revitalizing your workforce. During the CyberSmart 2020 Virtual Summit, join Next...

With high profile breaches threatening operations, ransomware attacks on the rise, and a myriad of laws and regulations guiding cybersecurity initiatives, federal, state and local governments have prioritized shoring up their cyber defenses across the board. However, as organizations work to enhance their cybersecurity, how can they ensure these efforts are effective and in compliance with federal standards and regulations? During this webcast...

Zoom bombs, fishy texts, demanding emails: COVID-19 has revealed the capabilities and infrastructure not yet in place to support a fully remote state and local government workforce. This webcast will explore how federal, state and local officials have leveraged budgets, policies, and personnel to respond quickly to cybersecurity threats during the massive shift to working from home. We’ll investigate what it’ll take to put the rans...

State and local governments have seen an exponential rise in ransomware and phishing attacks. In 2019 alone, hackers successfully attacked at least 113 state and municipal government agencies across the United States--to say nothing of the untold numbers of phishing scams unleashed upon individual accounts and devices. Such breaches can significantly halt local and state operations. Rather than being caught unprepared, leaders are reassessing...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been moved to online-only due to COVID-19 concerns. As many vital government services and data move online, the protection of government information and infrastructure from looming cyber-attacks is more important than ever before. Initiatives across Colorado, such as READYColorado and the National Cybersecurity Center, show that the best fortification strategy is developing a robust...

The digital era has provided state and local governments with massive quantities of data that have improved their decision making abilities. Simultaneously, the reliance on this data has created a new responsibility for organizations to appropriately manage the data they own and more importantly, protect it. Data management and protection is particularly vital for those focused on citizen public safety and emergency management response. The em...

Technology is changing the way state and local governments interact with the citizens they serve and the workforce they employ, offering new tools, techniques, and frameworks. However, large scale digital transformation requires more than just technology. To deliver modern digital experiences, state and local governments need sustained leadership, a customer-focused culture, and an organization built around external needs rather than internal...

When it comes to protecting the digital infrastructure, the roles of public sector security leaders are complex—and rapidly changing. There has always been an imperative to defend our systems and educate our workforce about cyber threats. However, state and local governments' cybersecurity responsibilities continue to grow, fueled by the changing nature and sophistication of online threats along with an explosion of innovative government...